Life In Parkdale

One of the neighbourhoods that has seen the most development in recent years is Parkdale. Being one of the most culturally diverse neighbourhoods in Toronto, Parkdale has seen dramatic developments both in commercial and residential real estate.

Parkdale is bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, Dufferin Street and Queen Street West to the east, CP Railways and Queen Street West to the north, and Roncesvalles Avenue to the west. 

Parkdale Amenities

Schools: Top schools in the area include Parkdale Collegiate Institute, and Parkdale Junior & Senior Public School.

Restaurants: Parkdale is home to some of Toronto’s most popular restaurants. Grand Electric, Parts & Labour, Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, and Electric Mud BBQ are a few of the restaurants that are regularly featured in the papers, and beloved by residents. 

Recreation: Parkdale Community Recreation Centre and the Masaryk-Cowan Community Centre are two of the main activity hubs in the neighbourhood. Albert Crosland Parkette, Masaryk Park, Dunn Avenue Parkette and Close Springhurst Parkettes are welcome oases in this inner city community. Parkdale’s is populated with unique retail options thanks to the number of vintage stores, and unique gifting boutiques.  

Getting to Parkdale by transit

Parkdale is accessible by the 501 Queen Street & 504 King Street streetcars and 47 Lansdowne and 402 Parkdale buses.